Understand & Solve Your Period Problems
Rachel Dutton
Yes, you read it right, I love having my period! I really do. Trust me this wasn’t always the case, I had around 20 years of severe pain and heavy bleeding, periods that lasted forever. I struggled changing my two superheavy flow tampons and sleep pads every half an hour …
I don’t know about you but I think it is a shame that we don’t learn about our menstrual cycle at school in the depth we should. Most people can’t even name the distinct phases. I remember my first women’s health specific training (Fertility and Womb Massage Massage Therapy a …
I often think that Ovulation Predictor Kits also known as OPKs I have so many clients asking me the same thing over and over again when it comes to ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). How long from when I tested positive do I have to conceive? Is the kit working? It says …
I have had a number of women contacting me recently with heartbreaking stories about their Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome also known as PCOS or other female health disorders. And as such I felt compelled to share my own story with you all. There is a very good chance you are reading …
According to Rosita Arvigo 90% of non pregnant women will have a misplaced or tipped uterus some point in their life. By that I mean that their uterus isn’t in perfect anatomical position as you see in diagrams. This isn’t really a problem unless she isn’t moving around easily and …
So, I am guessing by now you must have seen the latest news on Gwyneth Paltrow going for a Womb Spa or Womb Cleanse, and wondering what on earth that is, and what is the benefit. I have even had a few journalists on the phone asking me about womb …
One of my womb massage clients asked me “my period has been fine for years but it’s just gotten out of whack recently, my friend says it could be stress. Is this true and how does it affect my period?” This is a fantastic question and highlights the issue of …
Have you every wondered: “how much period pain is normal?” If so, you are not alone. It is one of the common questions I am asked by womb massage and nutrition clients. If you (like me) have ever been doubled up with a hot water bottle having taken more painkillers …
Fertility is about having babies, right? Well, that’s what we are told, but in reality, fertility is a scorecard of your reproductive health. Whilst many of my clients come and see me for abdominal and womb massage, reflexology, nutritional therapy or natural family planning because they want to get pregnant, they …
One question that I sometimes get asked, usually in whispered tones is “so……at the beginning of my bleed, I sometimes get this dark, thick, icky, sludgy stuff. Is that normal?” I know, it’s gross, and not something you can openly go asking people about which is why I am answering …